Hong Kong Polices Press Freedom

Civil liberties are being eroded, but the public will push back.

September 15, 2011

Controversy over police mistreatment of reporters and protesters during Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang's visit to Hong Kong last month continues to fester, with legislators calling for an independent inquiry and the resignation of the police commissioner. Government officials have downplayed the seriousness of the issue, which only sparked more anger, as well as fears that the new security measures will become the "new normal." The saving grace of this episode is that Hong Kong people are again showing that they will...